Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate options.

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Applied Mathematics and Finance Analytics
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Data Science - ISFA major
• Fast-track Programme - ISFA
• Senior Year Admission
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Analytics
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Investment Science and Finance Analytics
• Minor in Applied Mathematics

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

• Master of Science in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology - Actuarial and Investment Science
• Master of Science in Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence Technology (NEW)
• Master of Science in Operational Research and Risk Analysis
• Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and FinTech

Research Postgraduate Programme

The university also offers research postgraduate programs for students who wish to pursue advanced research in their field.

Program Team

The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics for Science and Technology - Actuarial and Investment Science program is led by:

• Prof. Lou Yijun, Programme Leader
• Prof. Fu Guanxing, Deputy Programme Leader
• Mr. Angus Yeung, Assistant Programme Leader

Research and Consultancy

The university has various research centers and facilities, including:

• CAS AMSS-PolyU Joint Laboratory of Applied Mathematics (JLab)
• The PolyU--SDU Joint Interdisciplinary Research Center on Applied Mathematics and FinTech (JRC)
• CITIC-PolyU Interdisciplinary Mathematical Digital AI Joint Laboratory (AIJLab)
• PolyU-Huawei Mathematical Optimization Innovation Laboratory (MOILab)
• University Research Facility in Big Data Analytics (UBDA)
• Research Centre for Intelligent Operations Research (IOR)
• Research Centre for Mathematical Foundations of Generative AI (CMFAI)
• Research Centre for Nonlinear Analysis (RCNA)
• Research Centre for Quantitative Finance (RCQF)
• CAM-Net
• SIAM PolyU Student Chapter
• Statistical Advisory Unit

Experience and Opportunities

The university provides various opportunities for students, including:

• Academic Advising System
• Scholarship and Financial Support
• Work-integrated Education (WIE)/ Internship
• Student Exchange Programmes
• Study Tours
• Mentorship Programme
• Student Achievement and Awards

About AMA

The university's Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA) has:

• Awards and Achievements
• Vision and Objectives
• Fact and Figures
• Milestone
• Departmental Advisory Committees